The ML4865 is a high voltage, continuous conduction boost regulator designed for DC to DC conversion in multiple cell battery powered systems. Continuous conduction allows the regulator to maximize output current for a given inductor. The maximum switching frequency can exceed 200kHz, allowing the use of small, low cost inductors. The ML4865 is capable of start-up with input voltages as low as 1.8V and generates a 12V output with output voltage accuracy of 4%.